Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Jun 26, 2008
The state’s healthcare agency is considering limiting payments for strong drugs prescribed to young children for illnesses such as autism and bipolar disorder. Miami Herald–June 26, 2008 TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s massive healthcare agency may cut back on paying for powerful …
Jun 26, 2008
A year after receiving a formal report accusing a Jacksonville workers compensation judge of bias, Gov. Charlie Crist has decided not to reappoint the judge to a second term. By Paul Pinkham, The Florida Times-Union–June 26, 2008 The decision thrilled …
Jun 26, 2008
The Tampa Tribune–June 25, 2008 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Charlie Crist has accepted the resignations of two Florida Supreme Court justices. Crist did it Wednesday after a delay of two months for Justice Kenneth Bell and more than three …
Jun 26, 2008
Palm Beach Post–June 25, 2008 By DARA KAMPalm Beach Post Capital Bureau TALLAHASSEE — Skip Campbell confirmed he is considering dropping out of the race against incumbent Sen. Jeff Atwater, the Palm Beach Gardens Republican who is the incoming Senate …
Jun 26, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Q&A on insurer’s plan for joint wind, flood policy Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. is lobbying Congress for permission to allow insurance companies to include flood coverage in homeowner …
Jun 26, 2008
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the press release below regarding its position on H.R. 5840, the “Insurance Information Act of 2008.” To view additional information on the issue from the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and …
Jun 26, 2008
On Thursday, June 26, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIRâ€) held a public hearing on repealing the following Rule: 69N-121.066: Informal Conferences To view the meeting notice and complete text of the Rule, click here. OIR Assistant General …
Jun 25, 2008
Miami Herald–June 25, 2008 By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press Writer NEW ORLEANS — One of the nation’s largest insurance companies is lobbying Congress for permission to sell policies that cover damage from both wind and flood water, a plan billed …
Jun 25, 2008
Herald Tribune–June 25, 2008 By Frank Gluck MANATEE COUNTY — Soon, drivers blowing through red lights at some intersections will be mailed souvenir pictures of themselves in the act and fined for their trouble. Manatee County commissioners on Tuesday approved …
Jun 25, 2008
Miami Herald–June 24, 2008 Q. I’m the owner of a public insurance adjuster firm. On April 9, I mailed a check for $5,200.90 to Countrywide for endorsement as settlement of an insurance claim. The check was made out to my …